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Twas the night before Christmas: Trucker style

Well, it’s that time of year again. Christmas is here and you and your brother have finally settled out of court over that ugly turkey drumstick incident. The house is filled with holiday cheer. Everyone is happy to be together … Continue reading

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LaHood: ‘I am Thrilled that Tens of Thousands of UNION Workers can go back to Work

Over the past few days United States Secretary of Transportation was worried sick because Senate went home without deciding on another FAA Extension. U.S. Secretary of DOT Ray LaHood wrote in his blog: “I’m thrilled this morning that the Senate … Continue reading

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Hell Week 2: The Sequel

Those of you who follow me on Twitter may as well admit you knew this was coming. Heck, @darkstaff said as much in a Tweet. Even stranger, that weirdo even said he was looking forward to it. So now it’s time to spread the … Continue reading

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What does your Recruiting Ad Message say about your Company? by Ellen Voie

Before you create an ad campaign, you must first determine whom you want to recruit.  Sure, you want drivers, but are you targeting owner-operators or company drivers, regional or long haul, flatbed or dry van, men or women? Men or … Continue reading

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Retired Trucker Offers Roadside Assistance

Marietta, PA, January 11, 2011, Jerry Moeckli has been appointed as the new lead chaplain for the Transport For Christ mobile chapel located at the Sacramento 49′er Travel Plaza in Sacramento, California. Jerry and his wife, Joyce, will be assuming … Continue reading

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The Mexican Trucks are coming! The Mexican Trucks are coming!

While this is not completely true the Secretary of Transportation did release a “Concept Document” that it alleges will serve as a starting point for renewed negotiations with Mexico regarding a potential future cross-border trucking program. The renewing of the … Continue reading

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A Simple Fix For a Couple Of Trucking Problems

I saw a post earlier today on LandLine Now’s blog. It was titled “a solution to idling laws” and it was from a driver that said a simple solution was to make the truck makers add apu’s when they build … Continue reading

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Truckers Question EOBR Regulation

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) filed a petition seeking review of the final rule established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandating electronic on-board recorders for motor carriers with chronic noncompliance with hours-of-service regulations. The Association’s core … Continue reading

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Life Changes

Growing up, I didn’t know what I wanted to be. I guess I probably had the same thoughts as any young boy did, the thoughts of being a super hero, or a fireman, police officer. I did at one time … Continue reading

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Over The Road Truck Driving – On The Way Out

An over-the-road truck driver is one that travels from state to state making deliveries and picking up loads to deliver somewhere else and are usually gone from home – for weeks at a time. Is that part of trucking on … Continue reading

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